Kanazawa Travel guide

Kanazawa : Michelin's recommendations

A thriving past that is reflected at every turn in the geisha districts of Nishi Chayamachi and Higashi Chaya or in the former samurai quarter; a splendid Japanese garden that draws millions of visitors each year… This elegant city that escaped devastation during the Second World War has sufficient charm to make it a choice stopover during your time in Japan. Not to mention the unexpected bonus of a remarkable Contemporary Art Museum.

Tourist attractions Kanazawa : Things to see and do

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An elegant space. Since the 17C, the Japanese have strived to make Kenroku-en one of the most sumptuous gardens in the country, expressing a visual harmony where nature is organised in the most beautiful way possible. You can stroll around the deligh..

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Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is an authority in its field, presenting Japanese and foreign artists of international renown. The vast, circular building with fluid lines has entrances on all sides and, being made out of glass, is i..

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To the east of Kanazawa, near the Asano River, lies the geisha quarter of Higashi Chaya, which has lost none of its grace or refinement since it was founded in 1820. It is a closed and secret universe that exudes mystery and nostalgia through the dar..

Hotels Kanazawa

Minamicho 4-1 J - Kanazawa

Just 100 metres from Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa New Grand Hotel features a massage service and 12th-floor bar with city views. Free internet and a private bathroom are in all rooms. The air-conditioned rooms at New Grand Hotel Kanazawa come with a fridg..

Minami-cho, 4-1 J - Kanazawa

A 5-minute walk from the Nagamachi Samurai District and a 10-minute walk from Kenroku-en Garden, Kanazawa New Grand Hotel Annex offers contemporary Western-style rooms with free wired internet, an en suite bathroom and a cable LCD TV. Massages are av..

Korinbo 2-4-28 J - Kanazawa

Just 800 metres from Kanazawa Castle and Kenroku-en Garden, Toyoko Inn Korinbo provides air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, video-on-demand movies and a flat-screen TV. A massage service is offered at an extra charge. The air-conditioned rooms at..